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Two people walking through Tyler Rose Garden near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.Two people walking through Tyler Rose Garden near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.
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Local Things to Do

Fresh-Air Fun in Flint, Texas

There are so many fun, fresh-air things to do in Flint, Texas — and a lot of them involve Lake Palestine. Launch your vacation at the resort’s marina for boating and fishing. Take in gorgeous views while golfing. Or check out the local zoo and amusement parks.

For whatever floats your boat, this lakeside retreat has plenty to choose from.

Local Attractions

  • Family looking at bird at Caldwell Zoo near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Caldwell Zoo

    Outdoor Activities | $ | 17 miles

  • Orchestra playing at the East Texas Symphony Orchestra near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    East Texas Symphony Orchestra

    Entertainment | $$$$ | 16.6 miles

  • Rollercoaster at Six Flags® Over Texas near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Six Flags® Over Texas

    Theme Park | $$ | 120 miles

  • meeting at Liberty Hall near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Liberty Hall

    Entertainment | $$+ | 16.6 miles

Outdoor Adventures

  • water view of Tyler State Park near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Tyler State Park

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 31.5 miles

  • butterfly at the Children's Park of Tyler near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Children's Park of Tyler

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 14 miles

  • Couple sitting on bench at Tyler Rose Garden near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Tyler Rose Garden

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 15.1 miles

  • Couple standing next to golf cart on golf course at Eagle's Bluff Country Club near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Eagle’s Bluff Country Club

    Outdoor Activities | $$ | 7.8 miles

  • Pontoon boat on Lake Palestine near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Lake Palestine

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 4.1 miles

  • Pathway along with trees at Bergfeld Park near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Bergfeld Park

    Outdoor Activities | Free | 13.5 miles

Museums

  • children playing with fossils at the Discovery Science Place near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    Discovery Science Place

    Museum | $ | 17.1 miles

  • Planetarium theater at the TJC Earth & Space Science Center with Planetarium near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    TJC Earth & Space Science Center with Planetarium

    Entertainment | $ | 14.8 miles

  • American flag at the American Freedom Museum near Villages Resort in Flint, Texas.

    American Freedom Museum

    Entertainment | $ | 13.4 miles

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